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MS HB469
Bill
Status
2/4/2025
Primary Sponsor
Omeria Scott
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AI Summary
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Amends Section 43-13-117 to establish increased Medicaid reimbursement rates for inpatient and outpatient hospital services in qualifying counties
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Hospitals must be located in counties with average monthly unemployment of 8% or higher for the previous 12 months AND have a critical shortage of physicians and nurses to qualify
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Qualifying hospitals receive reimbursement rates of at least 80% of Medicare rates for both inpatient and outpatient services
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Critical shortage determination made by committee composed of Mississippi Hospital Association, Mississippi Nurses Association, Mississippi Primary Care Association, and House and Senate Medicaid Committee chairs
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Increased reimbursement rates implemented by September 1, 2025, with annual adjustments by September 1 each subsequent year
Legislative Description
Medicaid; provide increased reimbursement rate for hospitals in counties with high unemployment and doctor shortage.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/4/2025